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Democrats Urge Gov. Wolf to Reject Republican-Proposed Congressional Map
Democrats are urging Gov. Tom Wolf to reject the new Republican-proposed congressional map of Pennsylvania as it is still biased in favor of the GOP, write Liz Navratil, Jonathan Tamari, and Jonathan Lai for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gov. Wolf’s administration is currently going over the proposal with the help of a prominent mathematics professor. He…
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DELCO Careers – Philadelphia Truck Lines
Founded in 1983 and based in Folcroft, Philadelphia Truck Lines is a super-regional carrier servicing the entire eastern seaboard. PTL offers a unique closed-loop system combining Container Freight Station services, time definite air cargo line haul services, and LTL/TL trucking solutions. Dispatch Agent This position plans, schedules, and dispatches customers’ freight; acts as the main…
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Get the Scoop on Sports Journalism at Delaware County Press Club’s Upcoming Luncheon
Daily Times reporter and assistant sports editor Matthew De George will discuss his experiences as a sports journalist on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Delaware County Press Club’s luncheon at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester. De George has worked at the Daily Times since 2010 as a copy editor and reporter. His beats include the…
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Frolic Weymouth’s Work Featured in New Exhibit at Brandywine River Museum
The Brandywine River Museum is hosting “The Way Back” – an exhibit that showcases the works of one of its founders, George “Frolic” Weymouth – writes Dara McBride for the Wilmington News Journal. The exhibition is considered the first comprehensive look at the full career of the late artist. Also, according to his son, Mac…
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Villanova’s Online Non-MBA Business Programs Rank No.1 in America
Villanova University has the nation’s top online non-MBA business programs, according to latest data issued by U.S. News & World Report on the best online programs across the country, writes Marielle Mondon for PhillyVoice. The ranking is based on factors like student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and…
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Study Finds Bold Career Moves Lead to Becoming CEO Faster
A 10-year study has found that having a perfect education and avoiding risky moves while climbing the corporate ladder is not the fastest way to becoming CEO, write Elena Lytkina Botelho, Kim Rosenkoetter Powell, and Nicole Wong for the Harvard Business Review. Instead, bold career moves are the surest way to get to there. The…
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DELCO Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the beloved Delco-based chain of convenience stores, has more than 700 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Central Florida, and is continuing to expand with new locations planned in Upper Darby and Center City. Supply Chain Senior Financial Analyst This position leads the analysis, reporting, and budgeting functions in support of…
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Cabrini Professor Discusses the Power of Resiliency
Resilience is something that can be developed to help us bounce back from adversity, writes Colleen Lelli, an education professor at Cabrini, for the university’s magazine. Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer, wrote this in the book – Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy – she co-authored after her husband died. “Resilience…
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National Program Selects Episcopal Academy Student as State’s Top Youth Volunteer of 2018
Exton resident Praneeth Alla, a junior at The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, has been named one of Pennsylvania’s two Youth Volunteers of 2018 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Alla will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip in…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2018 Small Business Award Honorees
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has announced the honorees of its 2018 Small Business Awards. The program recognizes small business leaders and companies for their exceptional business practices and community involvement. The honorees will be recognized at the Springfield Country Club on Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 PM. “The chamber is pleased to honor…
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Upper Darby Native, Veteran Math Teacher Views Her Subject as a Puzzle to Be Solved
Upper Darby native Nancy Romain, a math teacher and department chair at Daniel Boone High School in Berks County, views her subject as a big puzzle to be solved, according to a report in the Reading Eagle. “Mathematics is a big puzzle, and I love seeing all of the pieces fall into place,” she said.…
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New Course in Upper Darby Middle Schools Puts Students in Charge of Restorative Justice
Beverly Hills and Drexel Hill middle schools in Upper Darby have added a year-long elective course on youth court where students serve in various roles while hearing cases on the infractions of their peers, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. Students from three eighth-grade classes are participating in the first year of…
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DELCO Careers – Elwyn
Since its beginning in 1852 as one of the nation’s first schools for children with intellectual disabilities, Elwyn has continued to be at the forefront of developing unique, innovative services for people with disabilities. QIDP/Team Manager This position coordinates, conducts, and writes annual and quarterly reviews of client status and progress; coordinates service delivery for intellectually disabled…
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Pennsylvania Has the Unfortunate Distinction of Ranking Second on This List
Pennsylvania ranks second in the nation for number of structurally deficient bridges, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2017 National Bridge Inventory database, writes Stacey Federoff for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There are 4,173 bridges in Pennsylvania that “may not be imminently unsafe, (but) they are in need of attention.” That number amounts to…
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Suspension of Mariner East Construction Lifted; Thousands of Laborers Headed Back to Work
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Energy Transfer Partners, the parent company of Sunoco Pipeline, have agreed on a plan that will allow construction of Mariner East 2 to resume. The agreement will send approximately 2,500 laborers across the state, including hundreds locally, back to work to ensure the safe, responsible development of the…
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Swarthmore College Community at Forefront of Efforts to Shrink Prison System
The Swarthmore College community is at the forefront of efforts to shrink the nation’s prison system and offer greater opportunities for advancement and rehabilitation, writes Michael Agresta for the Swarthmore College Bulletin. Part of this is the legacy of the late H. Haines Turner, a Swarthmore professor who devoted his life to improving prison conditions.…
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Inc. Magazine: Post-Super Bowl Interview Showcases Nick Foles’ Exemplary Leadership
The postgame interview of Nick Foles was a clear indicator of why the quarterback, who took over just two months before the Big Game, managed to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to its first Super Bowl championship, writes Justin Bariso for Inc. magazine. Instead of telling everybody he knew all along he would make it, he…
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DELCO Careers – DNB First
The oldest national bank in the Philadelphia region, DNB First has been helping individuals, families, and businesses reach their financial goals for more than 150 years. DNB First also offers expansive mortgage services, including special mortgage products for veterans and military personnel. Loan Documentation/Accounting Administrator (Downingtown) This position is responsible for the timely creation of all internal…
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